California Roll Cucumber Salad Recipe
A fresh and easy California Roll Cucumber Salad with crab, avocado, and a tangy sesame dressing.
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 cup imitation crab meat (or real crab, shredded)
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup cooked sushi rice (optional)
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds (toasted)
- 1/4 cup scallions, thinly sliced
For the Dressing:
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp sriracha (optional for heat)
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Thinly slice the cucumbers and scallions. Dice the avocado and shred the crab meat.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and sriracha (if using).
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, crab meat, avocado, scallions, and sushi rice (if using).
- Add the dressing: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top and serve immediately or chill for 10 minutes before serving for enhanced flavors.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Fresh crab meat can be substituted for imitation crab for a premium touch.